Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
GASTERIA
Common Name
Giant Reed
Gasteria
In German
Pfahlrohr
Gasteria
In French
Arundo donax
Gasteria
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Gasteria
In Greek
Arundo donax
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Gasteria
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Gasteria
In Latin
Arundo donax
Gasteria
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Gasteria
Season and care of Giant Reed and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Gasteria Physical Information
Giant Reed and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Reed and Gasteria are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Gasteria
Care of Giant Reed and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.